FrançaisNatural gas: historical performance & « if you invested »
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Calculator: how much would I have made?
If you had invested $1000 in natural gas…
| Investment | Value today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago (2025) | $871 | -13% |
| 3 years ago (2023) | $654 | -35% |
| 5 years ago (2021) | $1,153 | +15% |
| 10 years ago (2016) | $1,253 | +25% |
| since 2000 | $563 | -44% |
Performance & « if you invested » — year by year
| Year | Year's return | $1,000 invested at year start → worth today |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | -21% | $794 (-21%) |
| 2025 | +10% | $871 (-13%) |
| 2024 | +34% | $1,165 (+16%) |
| 2023 | -44% | $654 (-35%) |
| 2022 | +20% | $785 (-22%) |
| 2021 | +47% | $1,153 (+15%) |
| 2020 | +11% | $1,284 (+28%) |
| 2019 | -22% | $996 (-0%) |
| 2018 | -0% | $992 (-1%) |
| 2017 | -21% | $786 (-21%) |
| 2016 | +59% | $1,253 (+25%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does investing in natural gas return?
$1000 invested in natural gas 5 years ago would be worth $1,153 today, and $1,253 over 10 years (price return, excluding dividends).
How has Natural gas performed in recent years?
Calendar-year returns — 2024: +34%. 2025: +10%. 2026: -21%. Full breakdown in the table above.
What is Natural gas's average annual return?
Over 10 years, about 2%/yr, and 3%/yr over 5 years.
What if I had invested a different amount ($100, $5,000, $10,000)?
It's proportional: multiply the result. Over 5 years, $1000 in natural gas is worth $1,153 — so $5,000 five times more, $10,000 ten times more. Use the calculator above.
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⚠️ Past performance, no predictive value and not investment advice. Prices in $, excluding dividends. Data: Yahoo Finance.